Exam 3 Flashcards
3 causes for division of kingdom after Solomon
- Spiritual Syncretism
- Political
- Social
Who was Jeroboam, and his religion
- First king over northern kingdom of Israel
- New Eccumenicalism= Easy access, More fun, Inclusive (priesthood open to all)
Capital city of Israel and Judah
Israel: Samaria
Judah: Jerusalem
Two “one last call” prophets to unite a divided kingdom
Elijah and Elisha
Total number of kings
40 kings (Israel 20 all evil) (Judah 20 few good, most evil)
The Assyrians and their foreign policy
- Terrorists (rape,pillage,invade)
- Assimilation
The Babylonians and their foreign policy
- King Nebuchadnezzar
- Deportation
How many deportations did people of Judah experience
1st Deportation 606 BC (Daniel)
2nd Deportation 597 BC (Ezekiel)
3rd Deportation 587 BC (Fall of Jerusalem)
Who leveled Jerusalem
Nebuchadnezzar (Babylonians)
What happened to Jews when deported? How long did this last?
exiled in Babylon for 70 years
Dates: Fall of Israel, Judah
Israel: 722 BC
Judah: 587 BC
Persians and their foreign policy
- King: Cyrus the great
- Policy: Free to return to homeland
How long was the exile in Babylon
70 years
Did the Jews return after exile
Only 1%
What Jewish holiday commemorates book of Esther
Purim (feast of purim)